Practice Programs

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Sunset Beach, North Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Jones Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Jones, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.

Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 27%Distance Control 25%Precision 19%Aim 14%Dispersion 12%

Handicap Performance Insights

The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.

12.1

Average HCP

8.4

Minimum HCP

29.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Jones

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Jones.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@seatrail.com

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Facilities

✓Driving Range

✓Putting Green

✓Chipping Green

✓Practice Bunker

✓Motor Cart

✓Pull Cart

✓Golf Clubs Rental

✗Club Fitting

✓Pro Shop

✓Golf Lessons

✗Caddie Hire

✓Restaurant

✓Reception Hall

✓Changing Room

✓Lockers

✗Lodging on Site

Location

75A Clubhouse Road

Course Description

Sea Trail Resort is a coastal hospitality destination in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, featuring three championship golf courses and a range of on-site amenities. Guests can book tee times, host weddings and group gatherings, and enjoy dining options with Sunset Prime and other onsite venues. The resort emphasizes golf-focused getaways alongside beach vacations, events, and stay-and-play experiences on the intracoastal waterway. It serves golf enthusiasts and vacationers seeking a seaside retreat with premium golf and event services on the North Carolina coast.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Rees Jones/Greg Muirhead

Opened

1990

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Jones

We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.

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Showing 14 Programs

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Escape successfully, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills

Precision22%

Dispersion20%

Distance Control19%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Chip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills

Distance Control32%

Aim19%

Precision19%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min4 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring22%

Accuracy14%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision28%

Aim20%

Trajectory18%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Jones

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Jones. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Vary your targets and hit within 2-3 yards

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it close: set up par or better every time

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills

Precision29%

Aim17%

Scoring15%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring36%

Aim18%

Distance Control13%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills

Scoring38%

Alignment19%

Accuracy14%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision30%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory17%

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Stick to mid iron line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP5 drills

Accuracy27%

Distance Control24%

Scoring19%

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Vary your targets and hit within 2-3 yards

Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills

Distance Control39%

Scoring29%

Accuracy13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Jones

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Jones

Get answers to common questions about playing Jones and what to expect.

How difficult is Jones for mid-handicap golfers?

Jones is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Jones?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Jones?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Jones and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Jones and how should I play it?

Jones is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.

What features make Jones strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

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